If you could pick...

[volatil]

Tony Robinson would flourish in CBJ's O.

 

[TNBV]

If going with a receiver, Willie Gault. He is currently the world record holder in the 100m for his age. DB would be a toss up between Berry and Dale Carter. But I think what this team, every team needs most is a solid QB. Would have to go with Peyton, maybe Shuler due to style.

 

[Vols188]

Brent Schaeffer

 

[Orangesmokey]

I would love to see what CP would be able to do in the offense we are going to run this year. Plus we could use the experience in the WR spot.

 

[RichRollin]

The reality is the best player Neyland ever coached wouldn't make the field in todays CFB. Hell, todays average DT is probably faster than Johnny Majors ever was. I can assure Jadaveon is.

You do realize that McEver was a 190lb RB don't you? Give him to our SC coach.....

Okay, if not McEver how about Doug Atkins? I guarantee you he could play today.

Also keep in mind....I knew everyone was gonna pick the obvious picks. Trying to be a lil' different, that's all. But if you go back and study McEver's career, he was clearly ahead of his time.

 

[G0V0LS33]

I will say Al Wilson because he would take control of the defense and make people accountable on the field. True leader not to meantion he would knock your head off.

 

[BTAN]

Manning. Simply because he can make even the worst receivers look good.

 

[dyllisvol42]

Jamal Lewis.....behind this Oline. O my.
Or Joey Kent.

I totally agree... Wow that would be insane.

 

[TNBV]

You do realize that McEver was a 190lb RB don't you? Give him to our SC coach.....

Okay, if not McEver how about Doug Atkins? I guarantee you he could play today.

Also keep in mind....I knew everyone was gonna pick the obvious picks. Trying to be a lil' different, that's all. But if you go back and study McEver's career, he was clearly ahead of his time.

At 190lb, he better run a 4.3 40.

 

[Catbone]

Jamal Lewis. Just hand it off and let him go.

Yes

 

[YankeeVol]

Dale Carter. Our secondary is suspect

 

[zreeves]

id have to go with the obvious choices of shuler for butches system...or al wilson just because hes a scary man

 

[TNBV]

At 190lb, he better run a 4.3 40.

At the time he was probably as big as the average LB, with the D line averaging in the 220s I imagine. Today he would be 35 to 50 lbs lighter than the average SEC LB, lighter than some CB and 20 to 30 lbs lighter than the average safety. Todays D line is 100lbs larger on average and much faster.

 

[90 Vol]

1a. Peyton Manning
1b. Al Wilson

I went with one offense and one defense. Not only were they great players at their position, they would be able to influence the play of those around them.

 

[mtowntim]

I might pick Manning.

He would just lose the job to Dobbs.

I'd pick cheese. We need a stud RB and more legacies.

 

[YorkVol]

The reality is the best player Neyland ever coached wouldn't make the field in todays CFB. Hell, todays average DT is probably faster than Johnny Majors ever was. I can assure Jadaveon is.

You are assuming they wouldn't be using modern training techniques. I agree that some of the smaller linemen back in the day would probably not see field today, but the skill players certainly would.

 

[RichRollin]

At the time he was probably as big as the average LB, with the D line averaging in the 220s I imagine. Today he would be 35 to 50 lbs lighter than the average SEC LB, lighter than some CB and 20 to 30 lbs lighter than the average safety. Todays D line is 100lbs larger on average and much faster.

Today he wouldn't be 190. With today's supplements and workout programs he would probably be 215-220lbs. That's my point. At 190 in 1929 he was as big as DEs, yet nimble as could be.

 

[RichRollin]

You are assuming they wouldn't be using modern training techniques. I agree that some of the smaller linemen back in the day would probably not see field today, but the skill players certainly would.

Boom.....this guy gets it. 190lb RB in 1929 was way oversized for that time. Yet he was nimble.

Give me McEver on offense, Doug Atkins on defense. Give them an offseason with our strength coach....

 

[TNBV]

You are assuming they wouldn't be using modern training techniques. I agree that some of the smaller linemen back in the day would probably not see field today, but the skill players certainly would.

Well, no they probably wouldn't. We can ignore the fact the African Americans were not playing in Neyland's time I guess, but the difference in size, speed and athleticism is not a result of training. You could work on Johhny Majors in a modern gym for 10 years but you can't turn him into Adrian Peterson.

 

[Tennman]

wow, only one. must say Al Wilson, to bring his intensity to the defense. If offense would pick Jamal Lewis

 

[RichRollin]

Well, no they probably wouldn't. We can ignore the fact the African Americans were not playing in Neyland's time I guess, but the difference in size, speed and athleticism is not a result of training. You could work on Johhny Majors in a modern gym for 10 years but you can't turn him into Adrian Peterson.

Well who's your player? Name your player so we can pick your pick apart. In case you didn't know...I'm black, and I still picked the white boy who played in the 20s. I think with today's technology he could play today. Comparing Majors and AP is ludacris at best.

 

[PACKERVOL]

Reggie White at DE for the D, and Peyton Manning at QB for the O. Talk about getting an effective pass rush, just sayin'. A QB like Peyton would automatically take the receivers up a notch. Plus, my alternate would be Chuck Webb in his prime. Running behind the OL we have, Oh My!

 

[UTwild82]

Peyton, Heath, Condredge, tee, or Casey. I would feel really good about our team with any of these QB's.

 

[hardyemt_p]

billy bob cooter

 

[TNBV]

Well who's your player? Name your player so we can pick your pick apart. In case you didn't know...I'm black, and I still picked the white boy who played in the 20s. I think with today's technology he could play today. Comparing Majors and AP is ludacris at best.

I don't care if you are an Eskimo, my opinion remains the same. You are telling me a guy who was a dominant RB in the 20s, at 190 when the offensive line was 200 to 210, would be a viable option in today's SEC. He would be a small RB today. Are you telling me he was a 4.3 type guy? Even then he he would be among some larger guys in the same group. He may have seemed nimble when he was larger that the LBs, 20 lbs lighter than the D line, but against today's athletes, with the D line being faster than many LB from 30 years ago, the LB running RB 40's from 30 years ago and the entire defensive backfield full of guys running sub 4.5 40s and at least 190 lbs, I am doubting he would look to be very nimble.